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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dwight Maynard Bender

    Dwight — Lila Jane Friesen. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gladwin Bender was born 18 May 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Solomon Bender and Rachel Jutzi); died 12 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224829

    Notes:

    Gladwin Bender - went home to be with his Lord, peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his residence in New Hamburg. Gladwin was formerly of Kitchener. He was born 91 years ago in East Zorra Township and was the son of the late Solomon R. & Rachel (Iutzi) Bender. Beloved husband of the former Elma (Good) Bender whom he married September 23, 1942. Loving father of Bertha & Ray Gingerich of Kingston, Arnie & Barbara Bender of Wellesley, Maynard & Lila Bender of Waterloo, Sharon Gingerich of Kitchener. Sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by Jim Gingerich of Kitchener and brother Laverne & Ina Bender of Tavistock. Gladwin was predeceased by sister Elvera Bender brothers Clarence & Ida Bender, Lloyd & Leona Bender and Milfird & Edna Bender. Gladwin was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church where he served as an elder and on church council. He enjoyed gardening, walking and nature. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg Tuesday (tonight) from 7-9 again Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The interment will take place on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery (everyone welcome). The service to celebrate Gladwin's life will follow the interment at 2: 00 p.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church with Pastor Hendrike and Matthew Isert Bender officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee and Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Online condolences and memorial tributes at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

    The Waterloo Region Record 13 Oct 2008

    Gladwin married Elma Good 23 Sep 1942. Elma (daughter of Amos C. Good and Melinda Martin) was born 15 Oct 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elma Good was born 15 Oct 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Amos C. Good and Melinda Martin); died 12 Jan 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elma Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85092

    Notes:

    BENDER, Elma Elma passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014 with family at her side. She resided at Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was born 95 years ago in Wilmot Township, the oldest daughter of the late Amos C. and Melinda (Martin) Good. Beloved wife of the late Gladwin Bender who predeceased her October 12, 2008. Loving mother of Bertha and husband Ray Gingerich of Kingston, Arnie and wife Barbara Bender of Wellesley, Maynard and wife Lila Bender of Conestogo, Sharon Gingerich of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her brother Walter and wife Martha Good of R.R. # 2 Gowanstown, sisters Nina Gimbel of Cambridge, Martha Good of New Hamburg, Pearl Good of Arkansas, sister-in-law Ina Bender of Tavistock and Jim Gingerich of Kitchener. Elma was predeceased by brothers Edward and wife Olive Good, Vernon Good, sister Mary Good and brother-in-law Oren Gimbel. Elma was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, New Hamburg where she was a member of the WMSC and a former member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener WMSC. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, flowers and volunteering at the House of Friendship Live and Learn Program. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public interment will take place prior to the service on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. The funeral service to celebrate Elma's life will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church with Pastors Matthew and Hendrike Isert Bender officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, Nithview Community or the House of Friendship Camping Program. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Children:
    1. Bertha Marie Bender
    2. Arnold Hugh Bender
    3. 1. Dwight Maynard Bender
    4. Sharon Fern Bender


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby); died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78352
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Notes:

    Bender, Solomon R., was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., Jan. 16, 1882; died after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 1, 1957; aged 74 y. 10 m. 15 d. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of East Zorra, Ont., of which he was a member until his death. He was the first to break the family circle. Surviving are his wife, the former, Rachel Iutzi, who he married Dec. 4, 1906, one daughter (Elvera, New Hamburg, Ont.), 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, and Laverene, all of East Zorra, Ont.; Milford, Wilmot Twp., Ont.; and Gladwin, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 brothers (John, South Easthope, Ont.; Christian and Ezra, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Noah Wagler, North Easthope, Ont.; Mrs. Christian Lebold and Mrs. Christian Baechler, both of South Easthope, Ont.), and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church in charge of Henry Yantzi, Joel Schwartzentruber, and Curtis Cressman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 6 - February 11, 1958 - page 142, 143

    Solomon married Rachel Jutzi 4 Dec 1908. Rachel (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag) was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag); died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rachel Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140469

    Notes:

    Bender.- Rachel, daughter of Michael and Mary (Schrag) Jutzi, was born in Ontario, Dec. 24, 1884; died of a stroke at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 18, 1976; aged 92 y. In 1906 she was married to Solomon Bender, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1957. Surviving are 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, Milford, Gladwin, and Laverne) one daughter (Elvera), 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Yantzi, Mrs. Mary Yantzi, and Mrs. Emma Wagler). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 6 sisters, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Dec. 20, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, Glenn Zehr, and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 5 - February 1, 1977, page 102.

    Children:
    1. Clarence Bender was born 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Lloyd Bender was born 1912, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. 2. Gladwin Bender was born 18 May 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Milfrid Bender was born 22 Feb 1914; died 2 May 2002; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Amos C. Good was born 25 Feb 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Deacon Eli Good and Nancy Cressman); died 18 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2189.4
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Amos Good," born February 25th, 1888."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Good.- Amos C    ., son of Eli and Nancy (Cressman) Good, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 25, 1888; died at Freeport Hospital, --- Ont., Oct. 18, 1972; aged 84 y. 7 m. 23 d. In November 1917, he was married to Melinda Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Walter), 4 daughters (Elma-Mrs. Gladwin Bender, Nina-Mrs. Oren Gimbel, Martha, and Pearl Good), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Moses and Joseph Good), and 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Allen Cressman and Almeta-Mrs. Angus Gingrich). One son and one daughter died in infancy. He was a member of the Biehn Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ont., where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Irvin Cressman; interment in Biehn Mennonite Cemetery.


    Herald - Volume 65, Number 49 - December 19, 1972, pages 1037, 1038.

    Amos married Melinda Martin Nov 1917. Melinda (daughter of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy) was born 5 Mar 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Melinda Martin was born 5 Mar 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jonathan L. Martin and Emma Rudy); died 8 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Melinda Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00097-5454.7
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Good, Martha, daughter of Jonathon and Emma (Rudy) Martin, was born on Mar. 5, 1892; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 8, 1978; aged 85 y. She married Amos C. Good, who died in Oct. 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Walter), 4 daughters (Elma Mrs. Gladwin Bender, Nina Mrs. Oren Gimbel, Martha Good, and Pearl Good), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Irvin and Urias), 2 sisters (Hannah Mrs. Irvin Lichty, Barbara Mrs. Moses Roth), and one stepbrother (Melvin Hunsperger). She was preceded in death by one son (Vernon), one daughter (Mary), one grandchild, 6 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Amzie Brubacher; interment in church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald- Volume 71, Number 6 - February 7, 1978 - page 126

    Children:
    1. 3. Elma Good was born 15 Oct 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Nina M. Good was born 7 Jul 1920; died 28 Dec 2017, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edward Good was born 14 Aug 1922, of, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1980, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Good was born 26 Jan 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Martha Good was born 26 Jan 1924; died 26 Jan 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Vernon Good was born 10 Dec 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1926; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Pearl Good, R. N. was born 3 Oct 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 2020, Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, United States; was buried , Cremated.
    8. Walter M. Good was born 12 Jul 1930; died 10 Jul 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph M. Bender was born 15 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender, son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78348
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Elizabeth R. Ruby 28 Sep 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth R. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78350
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender. - Elizabeth Ruby Bender, daughter of the late Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth Ruby, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Sept. 30, 1851; died April 19, 1929; aged 77 y. 6 m. 20 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, and remained a faithful member until death. On Sept. 28, 1875, she was united in marriage to Joseph M. Bender. This union was blessed with ten children, 7 sons and 3 daughters. Her husband died May 2, 1915. She is survived by 5 sons, 3 daughters, 40 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Two sons and 9 grandchildren preceded her in death. Services were held in the home, conducted by Jacob R. Bender and at the East Zorra A. M. Church, conducted by Daniel Stineman and D. S. Jutzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 8 - May 23, 1929 - page 174, 175

    Children:
    1. Daniel R. Bender was born Feb 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1923; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Bender was born 7 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1970; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Bender was born 12 May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Christian R. Bender was born 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Madgdaline Bender was born 18 Aug 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Aaron Bender was born 4 Dec 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ezra Bender was born 18 Sep 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catherine Bender was born 1 Apr 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Anna Bender was born 19 Aug 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Michael M. Jutzi was born 9 Nov 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Jutzi and Catherine Miller); died 14 Apr 1928, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Michael Iutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87670

    Michael married Mary G. Schrag 11 Mar 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich) was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary G. Schrag was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich); died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Schrag
    • Name: Mary G. Jutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38885

    Notes:

    Iutzi.-Mary Iutzi (nee Schrag) was born in Perth Co., Ont., June 17, 1853; died March 16, 1939, in Oxford Co., Ont.; aged 85 y. 8 m. 29 d. In early youth she united with the East Zorra A. M. church under the ministry of Bishop Joseph Ruby. She was united in holy matrimony to Michael Iutzi, living in matrimony 55 years; and in widowhood almost 11 years. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 10 daughters, of whom 3 sons (Benjamin, Aaron and Simon) and 3 daughters (Catherine, Elizabeth and Lydia) predeceased her. Surviving are 1 son (Bishop Dan S. Iutzi) and 7 daughters (Magdalena, wife of late Christian Ruby; Leah, wife of Dan S. Zehr; Rachel, wife of Solomon Bender; Amanda, at home; Nancy, wife of Michael Jantzi; Mary, wife of Mrs. Jacob Yantzi; and Emma, wife of Samuel Wagler); also 53 grandchildren of whom 3 died, and 77 great-grandchildren of whom 9 died. One sister (Barbara, wife of late Chris Kennel of Wellesley) survives. Services at home March 19, conducted by David Schwartzentruber and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Bros. Menno Kipfer and Jac. R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - April 20, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No.3 - pages 63

    Children:
    1. Bishop Daniel S. Jutzi was born 27 Nov 1873, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Iutzi was born 1876, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1927, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Benjamin Jutzi was born 14 May 1877, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leah Jutzi was born 3 Mar 1880, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1952; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. 5. Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Lydia Jutzi was born 31 Dec 1888; died 1911.
    7. Nancy S. Jutzi was born 13 Aug 1891; died 13 Aug 1978; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Iutzi was born 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emma Iutzi was born 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Deacon Eli Good was born 21 Jan 1861, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario (son of Jonas Good and Elizabeth Snyder); died 11 Feb 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807473
    • Eby ID Number: 00041-3259.2
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Misfortune: 1934; killed by horse kick

    Notes:

    Good.-Eli Good was born at Nithburg, Ont., Jan. 21, 1861; died at the K. W. Hospital on Feb. 11, 1934, after suffering for six weeks from injuries and shock received from being kicked by a horse while engaged in helping with the evening chores; aged 73 y. 21 d. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Nancy Cressman, which union was blessed with 13 children, 5 of whom died in infancy. The oldest daughter (Malinda-Mrs. Simon Brubacher) died last July. Surviving him are his loving wife, 4 sons, (Amos, Jonas, Moses and Joseph), 3 daughters (Annie, Lizzie, and Almeta), 23 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister besides a host of relatives and friends. In 1904 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which office he faithfully served until death. Funeral services were held Feb.14 at the home by Moses Roth and at the Geiger Mennonite Church by the brethren Moses Shantz and Manasseh Hallman. His body was laid to await the resurrection in the adjoining cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 48 - March 1, 1934, page 1022, 1023

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    Farmer Dies From Kick From Horse

    A 73-year-old resident of this district, Eli Good, R. R. 2, New Hamburg, well known here, died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 11th, from the shock of being kicked by a horse a week. ago at his farm, when he sustained a broken leg.

    He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Good, being born in Wilmot Township, January 21, 1861. In 1883 he married and on October 9th last they celebrated their golden wedding.

    Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. A. Eby of Drake, Sask., Mrs. Ezra Baer of New Dundee, Mrs. A. Gingerich of Elmira; four sons, Amos of Wilmot, Joseph of Blenheim, Jonas and Moses at home; also one sister, Mrs. Brubacher of Heidelberg, and three brothers, Samuel of St. Jacobs, Abram of Baden and Jeremiah of New Hamburg.

    The funeral was held on Wednesday with service at the home at one o'clock and public service at Geiger's Mennonite Church. Interment was made in Geiger's cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 15 Feb 1934, p. 3

    Eli married Nancy Cressman 9 Oct 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Bishop Amos S. Cressman and Annie Martin) was born 23 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Nancy Cressman was born 23 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Amos S. Cressman and Annie Martin); died 13 Mar 1943, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44807499
    • Name: Anne Nancy Cressman
    • Name: Annie Cressman
    • Name: Nancy Good
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2189
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Cressman, "was born February 23rd, 1862. She is married to Eli Good. They reside near New Hamburg, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Good - Nancy, daughter of the late Bishop Amos and Anna Cressman, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 23, 1862; died at her home near New Hamburg March 13, 1943; aged 81 y. 18 d. Oct. 9, 1883, she was united in marriage to Eli Good, who served as deacon of the Geiger congregation for 30 yrs. and was called to his reward Feb. 11, 1934. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 7 sons, 5 of whom died in childhood and one daughter (Malinda, Mrs. Simon Brubacher) in July, 1933. Three grandchildren also preceded her. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Amos, Jonas, and Moses near New Hamburg; Joseph and Elizabeth (Baer) of Plattsville; Mrs. Angus Eby of Drake, Sask.; Mrs. Angus Gingrich of Wilmot), 33 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother (Noah of Wilmot), 1 sister (Mrs. Chriss Fretz, of Vineland). Sister Good accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church til death. She was a kind and devoted mother whose services cannot be estimated by earthly measures. Funeral services were held March 16 from the home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of bishops M.H. Roth and M. Hallman. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 1 - April 1, 1943, Page 14, 15, 16

    Children:
    1. Malinda Good was born 20 Nov 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ervin Good was born 21 Apr 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Amos C. Good was born 25 Feb 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jonas C. Good was born 5 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah Good was born 11 Jun 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1892.
    6. Annie Good was born 17 Jun 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1982, Near, Drake, , Saskatchewan; was buried , Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Cressman, , Saskatchewan.
    7. Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good was born 18 Jun 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1966, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Almeta Good was born 26 Jun 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elmer Good was born 27 Feb 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Eli Good was born 21 Mar 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Moses C. Good was born 22 Jan 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1993, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Joseph C. Good was born 22 Jan 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  7. 14.  Jonathan L. Martin was born 8 Aug 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Levi S. Martin and Maria Lichty); died 9 Jun 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4358
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Memmonite

    Notes:

    Jonathan Martin, "was born August 8th, 1860. On November 12th, 1882, he was married to Emma Rudy. They reside in Woolwich Township, near David Horst's old place, and have a family of seven children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Martin.-Jonathan L., son of Levi and Mary Lichty Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 8, 1860; died June 9, 1939; aged 78 y. 10 m. 1 d. In November, 1936, he was stricken with illness from which he never recovered. On Nov. 12, 1882, he was married to Emma Rudy, who passed away in March, 1908. To this union were born 8 sons and 4 daughters. In September, 1909, he was married to Elizabeth Hunsberger, who survives him. Also surviving are 7 sons (Josiah and Urias of Kitchener; Ephraim and Milton of Albany, Oreg.; Irvin of Edison, Alta.; and Isaiah and Abner of New Hamburg, Ont.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Irvin Lichty of Breslau; Mrs. Amos Good of New Hamburg; Mrs. Moses Roth of Wilmot Center), 1 stepson (Melvin Hunsberger of New Hamburg), 1 stepdaughter (Mrs. Rufus Martin of St. Jacobs), 1 foster daughter (Ida Habermehl at home), 2 brothers (Levi and Noah), 3 sisters (Mrs. Henry Horst, Mrs. Eli Martin and Mrs. Enos Bauman), besides many other relatives and friends. One son, Norman, and 1 daughter, Mrs. Roy Hagey, predeceased him. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years, in which faith he died. Private funeral services were conducted June 12 from Ratz Bechtel funeral home in charge of Bro. U. K. Weber, after which public services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in charge of Bro. Roy Koch, assisted by Bro. Jonas Snyder. Interment in the Martin Cemetery.


    Gospel Herald June 29, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 13 - pages 270, 271

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    Jonathan Martin - A retired farmer, Jonathan L. Martin, age 78, 69 Sterling Avenue, Kitchener, died at his home Thursday evening following an illness of two and a half years. Deceased was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite church which he attended until he moved to Kitchener three years ago. Surviving are his wife, nee Elizabeth Hunsberger, seven sons, Josiah and Urias of Kitchener, Ephraim and Milton of Albany, Ore., Isiah and Abner of New Hamburg and Irvin of Edson, Alberta, three daughters, Mrs. Irvin Lichty of Breslau, Mrs. Amos Good of New Hamburg and Mrs. Moses Roth of Wilmot Centre, also two step children, Melvin Hunsberger of New Hamburg and Mrs. Ruffus Martin of St. Jacobs and one foster daughter, Ida Habermehl at home. One son, Norman, and one daughter, Elvina, Mrs. Roy Hagey, predeceased him. Many friends and relatives attended the funeral held privately from Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Monday to St. Jacobs Mennonite church for public services with interment in Martin Cemetery. Rev. Roy Koch, pastor of the church, officiated.

    The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

    Jonathan married Emma Rudy 12 Nov 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Christian Rudy, daughter of Christian Rudy and Lydia Horst) was born 1 Sep 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1908; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Emma Rudy was born 1 Sep 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Rudy, daughter of Christian Rudy and Lydia Horst); died 23 Mar 1908; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emeline Rudy
    • Name: Emily Rudy
    • Name: Emma Martin
    • Name: Emmeline Rudy
    • Eby ID Number: 00097-5454
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Emily Rudy, "was born September 1st, 1863. She is married to Jonathan Martin. They reside about three miles north-west of Waterloo."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Josiah R. Martin was born 28 Sep 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ephraim Martin was born 12 Feb 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1977; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    3. Irvin R. Martin was born 23 Mar 1887, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 28 Oct 1979, Edson, , Alberta, Canada.
    4. Hannah Martin was born 15 Dec 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isaiah R. Martin was born 24 Oct 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1964, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. 7. Melinda Martin was born 5 Mar 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Norman R. Martin was born 25 Nov 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1938, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elvina Martin was born 7 Mar 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Milton R. Martin was born 13 Aug 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Barbara Martin was born Apr 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aft 1978.
    11. Urias Rudy Martin was born 6 Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Abner R. Martin was born 3 Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1975, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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